E-Bikes Should Not Require Pedaling, Proposes U.K. Government, Diverging From E.U. (www.forbes.com)
E-bikes could get faster, more powerful and not require pedaling, in a move announced today by UKGOV. Cycling organizations are opposed to the plans.
Study finds that once people use cargo bikes, they like their cars much less (arstechnica.com)
'Underwater bicycle' propels swimmers forward at superhuman speed (newatlas.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.smeargle.fans/post/159545...
E-bike head trauma soars as helmet use falls, study finds (www.npr.org)
EDIT: Don’t bother reporting people criticizing others for not wearing a helmet. It’s not victim blaming, just like criticizing someone for not wearing a seatbelt isn’t victim blaming....
Why gas bikes just can't compete with electric motorcycles in the summer (electrek.co)
Summer is coming in hot, and the impending heat is set to once again break the prior year’s record-breaking temperatures....
'Pretty remarkable': UBC study finds e-bike rebates led to decreased car use (bc.ctvnews.ca)
“But tradespeople can’t carry their stuff around by bike” – oh yes they can! How cargo bikes are changing the way people work (road.cc)
Analysis | Does anyone really want ebike motor power to increase? (www.bikeradar.com)
Government proposal to double ebike power has received a mixed reception with brands questioning what it will mean for the UK bike industry
It’s official: E-bikes are actually bikes, not ‘motor vehicles,’ according to new EU rules (electrek.co)
The Real Reason You Should Get an E-bike (www.theatlantic.com)
North America getting its first long range cruiser electric motorcycle (electrek.co)
Electric Bikes: A Less-Polluting Option For Commutes & Errands In The “New Normal” (cleantechnica.com)
This exercise bike can store your pedalling power and run your fridge - is this the future of indoor cycling? (www.cyclingweekly.com)
Why more teenagers should ride electric bikes (electrek.co)
Trek launches its first throttle-controlled electric moped, fits two riders (electrek.co)
Cops Are Now Using E-Bikes To Chase Illegal E-Bikers (insideevs.com)
E-bike power limit: BA and ACT urge bike industry to resist 500W proposal (www.globalcyclingnetwork.com)
The Twike Is A Terrifying Three-Wheeled EV With Bicycle Pedals (insideevs.com)
Why Are American Drivers So Deadly? (www.nytimes.com)
Check Out This Ungodly and Out-of-This-World DIY Concept: It's a "Wheelless" Bike (www.autoevolution.com)
Honda Unveils Incredible Electric Scooter that Folds Into a Briefcase Shape - Core77 (www.core77.com)
Motorized wheel-on-a-pole sticks it to electric skateboards (newatlas.com)
If you sometimes want an electric boost while skateboarding, but don't want an electric skateboard, then you might like REM. It's essentially a handheld "power stick" that works completely independent of the user's board.
A person was spotted biking on I-90 in Chicago. Police have a message for them (www.nbcchicago.com)
35MPH Long Range Ebike?
I live in the USA and if I want to get rid of my car I would need to be able to cover 70 miles round trip with moderate exercise in a reasonable amount of time. I think if I could cruise at 35MPH (56 KMH) that would be enough to make the switch....